Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins - Problems - Page 1159: Problem 24-2 a

Answer

The configurations around the asymmetric carbons of (R) - cysteine and (S) - alanine are the same. The position of configuration changes because sulphur changes the priorities of the side chain and -COOH group.

Work Step by Step

The configurations around the asymmetric carbons of (R) - cysteine and (S) - alanine are the same. The position of configuration changes because sulphur changes the priorities of the side chain and -COOH group.
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